Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for December 26, 2014

“The Party Of The First Part”“The Taming Of The Shrewd”“Clear And Presentation Danger”“Slow Pitch Softball”“Give ‘Em The Ol’ Razzle Dazzle”or“Rope A Dope Dad”

Whoever the poster was who guessed that the next arc would be a big New Year’s party, where we’d get to catch up on where the rest of the cast is, I guess you’re the winner!!

I think Luann is leaving out the most important thing: she’ll give her Mom and Dad a night out at the movies, and then a small party in an Irish pub!!! ;)

Thanks to JPW and Mr. Hra for your kind thoughts yesterday!

If I were Frank, I’d say “Sure, as long as you don’t mind your mom and I being here for this ‘gathering’.”

Hopefully everyone is safe and okay!!

I just want to say that I hope everyone (who celebrates Christmas) had a very good Christmas filled with joy, family, and friends! On Christmas Eve day, I scratch-made a cheesecake (got the recipe from Junior’s at Brooklyn, whose cheesecakes are world-renown). Then went to Christmas Eve service (our church tends to be a little rowdy, just the way I like it!). Went to bed after that because I was really tired ! Christmas Day I got up late and got ready to go over to my sister’s. I swear that cheesecake gained 5 pounds between my house and my sister’s house! We watched movies and had a really nice Christmas meal (made by my brother-in-law!). Got back home just before the new comics came up on GoComics. So, I had two really great days, and now it is time to start counting the days before New Year’s Eve! I wonder if Luann and friends will really have a New Year’s party that will be enjoyed by all! (Minus hard alcohol, of course!).

Gathering = no booze, food, or music.

Maybe board games and Charades, and a bathroom break on the way to the real party?

Frank, if you want to increase the chances that this gathering will be sane, mature and sensible, just invite Luann’s kindergarten kiddies. All of their parents will appreciate the chance to go out for New Years Eve while having the youngsters looked after by the newly adults.there will be much less chance of the rowdiness of the teens when the littles are all hanging around.

If, as Luann says, the guests of her ‘gathering’ will all be mature, sensible people known to Frank, then they can’t include anyone she just met at college. (Unless she introduced them to Frank at times not shown to us). -So, I’m trying to figure out who the guests might be? Maybe the nice little retired lady whose house Frank and Nancy bought (can’t remember her name right now), who gave up Puddles when she went into a retirement home?-Who does Luann know who can be described as mature and sensible?

And they had fun, fun, fun… ;)

Oh, oh! ;)

Mature? Is Luann dating one of her professors?

Thanks for the name. And I remembered later that Luann had actually given up a cat to Mrs. Horner, when Frank ended up showing an allergic reaction to the cat and Mrs. H was gently trying to explain to Luann that she was being self-centered in keeping the cat…

Well, my stupid computer is acting up again !!! I’d better say ’Nite all for now! ;)

@Brdshtt-Couldn’t use the reply function.-Thanks again. Puddles is looking a lot better these days!

LOL!!

This is not going well, Luann. Could it be that Frank has heard this kind of pitch before—that a dad is actually world-wise?!

A party where nobody does anything college students typically do at parties? Ooh, someone might fall asleep! No wonder Frank is uptight!

ANOTHER One???Tell Me: Do You Crazy Mixed Up Millennials Ever Do ANYTHING Other Than “PARTY?!!?”

….,And PLEASE Don’t Tell Us that Gunther and Rosa are Going to ATTEND This “Party-Gathering” Via Skype.

Oh Good Lord! That takes the cake! Pun intended!!!

Another of Luann’s parties; so much for giving Dad “peace of mind” as a holiday gift.(“Mature, sensible…”Crystal, but not Knute? )

Is an orgy a party or a gathering?

It’s very interesting to see the reactions here when it’s Tiffany planning a party vs Luann planning a party. That being said so glad they’re in college and can’t seem to make any new friends.

Maybe this “mature” gathering will include Mrs. Berger and Mr. Gray, who will promptly adjourn to a bedroom and not be seen again for the rest of the evening.

Luann only knows mature people — even the chilluns — so any gathering would be mature and cerebral

So, mature and sensible, huh? And I didn’t think Evans would bring Dirk back. But he fills the bill, now that he’s changed. He, Brad and TJ can have a nice sensible, mature reunion.

mature, sensible = no Knute

Oh, don’t forget Brad’s dark haired WW boss, who hit on Bernice several years ago – she & Toni will have a great time at the “gathering”.

also no friends of Bernice’s unseen roommate

The most mature and sensible character in the strip is Rosa’s uncle, because he’s had the good judgement to stay completely clear of their Peruvian misadventure.

It’s just an intimate get together! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbAYl1xUF6w

maybe Dez will be here …

In the same vein, search for ‘Superions Fruitcake’ – you’ll find Fred Schneider’s (B52s) ode to everyone’s favorite treat :o)

"Thank goodness we all managed to survive… "^LOL, glad to hear!!!

To be fair, that rather accurately reflects the school leaver’s / young college student’s experience.